im just afraid my friends will tease me or think that im gay..everytime i play, they say that i shoot like a girl..
2007-08-24 05:59:38 · 17 answers · asked by wheels7 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
if you cant play then don't play,where is it written that you have to know how to play basketball to be a man?
2007-08-24 06:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by mack j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey man keep practicing. Learn to find a shooting stance that fits you. If you make the shot alot of the time they probably wont make fun of you. To get better learn about basketball by watching tons of shows about basketball and get basket ball games. The games will teach you about basketball. The shows will teach how to play basketball. Also tell your friends that they must be the one's that are gay, cause you don't know what gay's look like when they shoot. O yah dont stay in side alot and lift alot of weights. Folo these tips and youll be better then them. Good luck.
2007-08-24 13:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by xxxNETS FANxxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well everybody started out bad. You just need some practice and you'll get alot better. Also "shoot like a girl" is not the correct term lol, more like can't shoot since most girls that play bball know how to shoot correctly
2007-08-24 13:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are completely inexperienced, you could get a coach for some individual instruction. Perferably one who knows fundamentals and footwork. There is no point in going out and practicing when you don't know what to do and how to do it. That would just develop bad habits.
By the way, if that girl were Sue Bird or Diana Taurasi, that would be a compliment.
2007-08-24 14:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
suggestions:
Dribbleling: to help your handlez try to dribble a ball between your legs down your block. it wont be easy at first but eventually you'll catch a rythm and will be on your way!
Shooting: while shooting make sure you keep your elbow straight and flick your rist after releasing the ball.
Passing: you just have to have a good eye basically! if you see an opening then attempt to make a fast but accurate dish!
Hope these skillz help you b/c the sure
helped me!! Try these suggestions and
in no time you'll be BALLNNNN!!!!
2007-08-24 13:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dman #4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to develop an understanding of the game and be motivated to get out there and practice. Give yourself a little time and you will see your game improve. Unfortunately there is no quick way to come up with a good game.
2007-08-24 13:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well theres only one thing you can do that is try hard. 2 b the best sports man u need 2 work hard just like in films. Not just try but with spirit. Show that you dont know in front of them but other place work and when expert join them and show who's the winner.
THATS LIFE, SO DEAL WITH IT.
2007-08-24 13:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur 13 or above then good luck it took me 2 months how to play . i know u hear people say practice but dont hink of it like PRACTICE just play. since ur a beginner if i was u i would start shooting. keep shooting
2007-08-24 22:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Play on your own time.When your friends arent around you.I know how hard it is to get teased by your friends.>< if they're your friends.they shouldnt be making fun of you just because of that.
But to help you out.Just practice.If your right handed,put your right hand behind the ball (the part thats facing you) and put your left hand on the left side.then bend your elbow. into an L-ish shape.. step forward and just let the ball roll off your fingers(rolling off the middle finger .if it rolls off another finger,your doing it wrong).
It just takes practice.And before you know it,you`ll be better then your friends.
2007-08-24 15:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by WHUDAFXUP!? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doesn't matter, that doesn't mean your gay. im bad at basketball too and im a boy. im not gay, but i would just stop playing then if they think that. if there teasing you than stop playing it. your welcome . just keep playing you'll get better, i did, so you can to. practice , it works. report job e!!!
2007-08-24 13:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find better friends, learn how to play if thats something you want to do, make fun of them for being lousy at the game or not being able to do something you are good at, find something better to do then play a game your not really into at all. You have hundreds of options. Personally with my friends we make fun of each others shortcomings and laugh it all off.
2007-08-24 13:07:35 · answer #11 · answered by Kris D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋